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Has over 45 antique dealers and a vast array of treasures!

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  1. 76 Jaki
    Aug 10th, 2008 at 3:17 pm

    I am a peninsula local and love the packing house, great old bargains

  2. 75 Patricia Burgess
    Aug 9th, 2008 at 9:34 am

    Simply the most comprehensive collection of antiques and memorabilia under one roof in Australia

  3. 74 Henry McGee
    Aug 9th, 2008 at 12:19 am

    Hip and happening with a great vibe and fun and funky folks to advise and help you. The people there are a collectors and interior designers dream. They do all the work for you and all you have to do is rock up with the credit card. A much better selection that alot of places in the City and the stall holders are so knowledgeable. Get that perfect design piece here! I love the TPH. It makes shopping for that extra special piece easy!

  4. 73 Alan Hart
    Aug 4th, 2008 at 3:12 pm

    I had heard about the Tyabb Packing House on the radio many times, and with the opening up of Eastlink, I took the opportunuity with my wife and sister to have a look. We arrived in the morning, broke off for lunch and returned in the afternoon. The day was cool, but the people there were warm and friendly. We learnt a lot and saw a lot. We will all definately go back in the near future.

  5. 72 Susan Livesley
    Aug 3rd, 2008 at 1:10 pm

    I thoughorily enjoyed wandering around and have lunch very relaxing

  6. 71 evelyn Lindsay
    Aug 3rd, 2008 at 12:31 am

    Around every corner there is a treasure, past present and who knows even future. Find an old favourite among the books, remember granny when in the rocking chair, yourself with the little train. Then theres the search for the lovely smells from the resturant and the train to play on. Need I go on. Its a lovely day out. We go regularly and still never see it all.

  7. 70 Henry McGee
    Jul 31st, 2008 at 11:57 am

    Fantastic stuff - spent hours wandering around and bought all sorts of stuff - as an interior designer I could not fault this place - the best in Melbourne if not the world.

  8. 69 Gaynor Harris
    Jul 31st, 2008 at 9:59 am

    The best thing is - it’s not a mall! An extensive second hand book section with first editions in amongst the others. Cafe looked great - will definitely factor in lunch next time I’m there. My friend is a collector and is particularly impressed with the wooden and bellows cameras.

  9. 68 Leon
    Jul 29th, 2008 at 3:26 pm

    It’s bloody amazing what you can find. Relics from my past and curios to marvel at. Lovely people to chat to as well. Just marvelous!

  10. 67 Evelyn (11 years old)
    Jul 28th, 2008 at 4:28 pm

    TYABB PACKING HOUSE

    is a very exciting place to visit. I hope you never knock it down. I hope lots of people like or love the place and the antiques. I did also love the cafe the milkshakes rock!! .

  11. 66 Virginia
    Jul 28th, 2008 at 3:41 pm

    Tyabb Packing House Antiques is the perfect antidote to modern day cares and concerns. Just by being there, surrounded by all the charming and attractive old wares and curios, you feel modern day tensions just slip away! You can escape into another world…….take your time…….. read an old newspaper if you want to….have a coffee and cake in the lovely Elixir cafe. A great place for children and grown-ups. A very unique and important place, as a preserver of things from our past. An enriching experience for everyone!

  12. 65 Trevor Nock
    Jul 27th, 2008 at 11:05 pm

    As the Victoria Market is to food, so is Tyabb Packing House to Antiques.

  13. 64 Janine
    Jul 27th, 2008 at 8:31 pm

    A great place to amble around and bring back memories of childhood looking at the many fantastic pieces, coffee shop is an absolute winner.

  14. 63 Sonia
    Jul 26th, 2008 at 8:35 pm

    A veritable treasure trove of amazing antiques, jewellery, books and toys. The many mysterious rooms, and every nook and cranny filled with all sorts of wonderful delights. Every visit is just like stepping into the past.

  15. 62 Des McCoy
    Jul 26th, 2008 at 12:49 pm

    This unique antique village is a wonderland of treasures from yester-year, and a pleasure to browse through, it doesn’t matter what the weather, a good all year venue. PS And the food is good too.

  16. 61 Andrea Kerr
    Jul 21st, 2008 at 11:11 am

    The cafe is great, the book section full of wonderful treasures and a great trip down memory lane in the oldwares sections. Full of interest no matter your age.

  17. 60 Dennis Morton
    Jul 19th, 2008 at 5:43 pm

    A wonderful place to visit and take friends for the day, without having to buy anything, the memories of the items for sale come flooding back, and create a lot of enjoyment, the items are well priced with an enormous range of everything, staff are nice to talk to and helpful, we had a wonderful day there and will highly recommend it to our friends, plus we will be visited again many more times in the future,

  18. 59 Diana Hinks
    Jul 18th, 2008 at 8:32 am

    Tyabb Packing House Antiques is a unique establishment, with a set of different businesses with one essential theme, and the whole makes for a lovely day out. People can wander around, look at and, perhaps, buy an antique or two, or a remembrance of their day. There are two cafes providing lovely food in relaxed atmospheres.

    It’s simply the best!

  19. 58 valma adams
    Jul 17th, 2008 at 11:47 am

    A large barn like shed full of old wares and antiques. Very interesting and quite chea compared to some other places.

  20. 57 kirsty henry
    Jul 17th, 2008 at 8:34 am

    Huge area of all types of antiques under the one roof. Everything from furniture to Jewelry. You will need a few hours to look at everything. Fantastic retaurant that do a great breakfast.

  21. 56 doug endersbee
    Jul 14th, 2008 at 1:38 pm

    The diversity and comprehensive coverage of all the antique & collectable arena is amazing. There seems to be an unending supply and its all for sale. All displayed so well, and must have a magic formula for re-stocking and maintaining the interest of those who run it. Plenty of other boutique shops as well. Good eating too.
    Came for a day and could have stayed for two.

  22. 55 Allana Melbourne
    Jul 14th, 2008 at 12:24 pm

    The Tyabb Packing House Antiques is so unique, offering so much more than antiques and nicknacks, with its crafts out the back as well, truly a wonderful day out and even one day isnt really enough. Tthe cafe is wonderful warm and inviting and the staff friendly in there service and attention. Walking around brings back so many memories of my grandparents and when I was growing up. I’ve just had my 4th visit and so look forward to visiting again and again.

  23. 54 rebecca shakur
    Jul 12th, 2008 at 4:19 am

    next best thing to english markets and fairs and more reasonably priced.cosy atmosphere with the gushing warmth on cooler days

  24. 53 Timothy
    Jul 10th, 2008 at 3:55 pm

    I am a big fan of ‘Old Time’ cameras, the Packing House has a massive range of vintage cameras and the friendly service there was more than great. From Polaroids to classic film lenses, they had it all.

    I didn’t only enjoy my camera shopping experience, the Tyabb Packing House has a room for everything, I loved the old movie posters and the old decor. I am only 20 years old and this is a place that can appeal to the young and old.

    For the Vintage fan this place is a MUST!

  25. 52 Helga Pitzer
    Jul 8th, 2008 at 6:21 pm

    A fantastic variety of genuine antiques with many bargains to be bought! We always top off our visit with a latte at the Elixir Cafe to rest after a hard day’s browsing and shopping. I would recommend a full day to enjoy the experience!!

  26. 51 Graeme
    Jul 6th, 2008 at 9:09 am

    Introduced to the packing House recently and really enjoyed the experience.
    So much to see and enjoy, particularly the cameras. It was interesting to talk to the chap doing the restoration of a ceramic figure.
    Great food at the cafe.

  27. 50 julie and tim
    Jul 1st, 2008 at 3:07 pm

    Great place to spend a whole day and take interstate visitors. Large and small items and gifts to buy.

  28. 49 Marion
    Jun 25th, 2008 at 12:58 pm

    It’s Antiques and Collectables heaven. A bit of a rabbit warren with a new discovery around every corner. I can get lost and explore for hours.

  29. 48 Elizabeth
    Jun 24th, 2008 at 3:53 pm

    What a fantastic day out. Hours of fun wandering the packing house and reminiscing over all the ‘my mum used to have one of those’ stuff. The cafe is fantastic and no-one hassles you to buy anything but they are so helpful if you want to.

  30. 47 Barbara Salter
    Jun 21st, 2008 at 1:50 pm

    The Tyabb Packing house links a fascinating past with a modern life; a trip for a day is wonderful, a nice place to eat aswell as treasures to be seen right on Tyabb station.

  31. 46 Mandy
    Jun 21st, 2008 at 10:50 am

    Great day out, you can spend hours just wandering around looking at all the wonderful antiques. The people are friendly and helpful and the cafe has a wonderful selestion of food. Well worth a visit

  32. 45 Jan
    Jun 19th, 2008 at 10:41 am

    Entertaining and useful. Great variety of items and friendly stall holders. Good parking and cafe. A one stop shop for a day out.

  33. 44 Dennis
    Jun 18th, 2008 at 11:54 am

    The packing house is a great way to spend the day brousing through all the hidden treasures and finding that special item you have been hunting for for so long.

  34. 43 Gerardine
    Jun 17th, 2008 at 9:09 am

    No matter who you are or what you like there will be something there to spark your interest

  35. 42 Leanne Russell
    Jun 16th, 2008 at 11:09 am

    I’m a local resident of Tyabb - i think the Tyabb packing house has really put Tyabb on the Map.
    We often walk there on a Sunday - I can always find the right gift and we love the Elixir Cafe - the food is to die for.
    Trust me - its well worth he vIsit - even for lunch.

  36. 41 Don Sewell
    Jun 15th, 2008 at 4:00 pm

    I have always had a liking for anything antique (alhough most of the items cost far too much for me) I have followed the British Antiques Roadshow for a number of years, which has increased my interest. I live in Tasmania and don’t often get to visit Victoria. My wife has relations on the Mornington Peninsula, and every time we visit them, i visit the Tyabb Packing House. It has one of the best selections of antiques I have come across in Australia, and is well worth a vist - but make sure you allow a whole day ! (if not two !). There are over forty separate ’shops’, and all the staff are most helpful - even if you don’t actually buy anything. I always come away with at least one momento. A Must see place for every visitor ot Victoria.

  37. 40 Greg Hill
    Jun 15th, 2008 at 9:26 am

    A great place to visit when on the hunt for a treasure!

  38. 39 Lorraine Mattea
    Jun 11th, 2008 at 8:38 am

    First time visitor. Huge huge place. Next time will spend the whole day there and have a meal in their arty cafe also. A treasure trove of goodies. Like walking back in time. Very high quality of merchandise and a vast range also. REcommend to any visitors to Melbourne.

  39. 38 Rebecca Martland
    Jun 10th, 2008 at 2:23 pm

    great antique centre

  40. 37 Jackie Morrison-Woolcock
    Jun 10th, 2008 at 10:39 am

    Beautiful part of the world! Such an amazing collection of treasures and curiosities….my kids love the book section and can always find another unique treasure to add to their collection. Always able to find that unique gift for anyone! Love it. Love Tyabb!

  41. 36 rebecca martland
    Jun 9th, 2008 at 8:31 pm

    time was such a factor ,lucky there was the flyinn to stay overnight refreshed we returned to spend a 2nd entire day,educational and some marvellous pieces purchased.cant wait to revisit

  42. 35 Jan
    Jun 9th, 2008 at 12:23 pm

    Vast array of curios and some fine quality antiques. Allows for a pleasant afternoon with excellent restaurant and qualified, helpful dealers. Big Kiss, Little Hug, Little Kiss, Hug, Hug, Little Kiss

  43. 34 Deb Stuart
    Jun 9th, 2008 at 10:43 am

    I visited Tyabb Packing House yesterday (Sun 8 June). I had never been there before as I am from Sydney and a friend drove me down from Melbourne. I could have spent all day there. What a lovely spot to visit, you certainly need half a day to get around everything. I will be going back to visit again as soon as I possibly can, regards, deb stuart

  44. 33 Wayne Thompson
    Jun 9th, 2008 at 8:14 am

    Sealed Car park. Ample Parking.. Free Entry. Good Desk Staff who will advise well and mind heavy articles. Good value and quality cafe. Variety of items in main building and other buildings. Caters for male and female viewers, Low price to expensive items. Nostalgic and recent from most fine esoteric toys and books to fine large furniture and other oddities, Rarely overpriced items. Superb Book collection in quiet and well laid out side are with good lighting and adequate walking space to enable passing people to not disturb each other also book “bays” for each type of subject. Can not be all taken in in one day. Models for children interest. Adjacent station and locomotive also add to childrens experience. Well lit and warm enough. Good layout through out in terms of category and each individual site. Close to pretty Hastings and Mornington plus wineries and Athurs seat. A well thought through venture well set up and well run, a great day for anyone.

  45. 32 jane mitchell
    Jun 4th, 2008 at 9:51 pm

    the vast array of curiosities kept us entertained for hours. the cafe was delicious and
    the shop keepers were hilarious

  46. 31 don hill
    Jun 4th, 2008 at 11:12 am

    great place

  47. 30 Mike Hunt
    Jun 3rd, 2008 at 9:02 pm

    Simply amazing… so much old stuff and even antiques ! A absolute proliferation of rare and hard to source items… again even antiques. Everything from Aardvarks (Beswick of course) to Zamponi’s !!!

  48. 29 Roger
    Jun 2nd, 2008 at 12:29 pm

    What a treasure trove the Tyabb packing house is. Interesting to browse, great place to find something different or unusual, a place to take visitors, friendly storeholders. Highly recomend.

  49. 28 Elizabeth
    Jun 1st, 2008 at 5:22 pm

    I visit every couple of months to see the ever changing range of goodies from books and bric-a-brac to furniture and can even bring the children with the promise of train rides ands food! I have several treasured pieces in my home from Tyabb.

  50. 27 Georgia Anderson
    Jun 1st, 2008 at 5:06 pm

    I love the Tyabb packing house! The staff are all so friendly and you are bound to find a favourite old relic to collect. Its only an hour from melbourne. Well worth the trip.

  51. 26 Sandy
    Jun 1st, 2008 at 12:11 am

    A vast array of amazing treasures - big and small, with the added attraction of the Craft Village and Art Gallery behind that huge tin shed; then treat yourself to the cafe’s yummy afternoon tea!

  52. 25 Sarah
    May 30th, 2008 at 4:10 pm

    You can just wish the day away at the Tyabb Packing House!!! Stop for scones in the cafe…& keep looking. Love it!!!

  53. 24 bill wiglesworth
    May 30th, 2008 at 2:34 pm

    What a huge range of interesting old artefacts! Well worth the visit.

  54. 23 Patricia Mitchell
    May 30th, 2008 at 2:02 pm

    There is something to be found here for every collector, Not to be missed when visiting the Mornington Peninsula.

  55. 22 Ian Swinton
    May 30th, 2008 at 11:45 am

    A great concentration of Antique and collectable dealers all in the same building which is fully duct heated and very comfortable to walk around in. The licenced restaurant in the building makes it a very good day’s outing. The dealers are always busy and hence their stock is always changing.

  56. 21 Carole and Jack
    May 29th, 2008 at 10:09 pm

    This is possibly the largest antioque complex in Australia and is an Alladin’s Cave of treasures for the antique lover and home decorator.

  57. 20 Carole and Jack
    May 29th, 2008 at 9:24 pm

    Great day out, huge range of antiques and friendly and knowledgeable dealers to learn (and buy) from. Lovely restaurant with fantastic food. Craft village and other attractions also - you can spend the whole day there, and we sometimes do !!!

  58. 19 John
    May 29th, 2008 at 8:33 pm

    A great variety of antiques and old wares to explore, a step back in time. Especially loved the old cameras, have never seen so many all in the one place.

  59. 18 Henry McGee
    May 29th, 2008 at 5:14 pm

    We love the TPAC! We are there at least twice a month because there is always somethign new! All the stallholders are lovely and very friendly and if you want good quality then the TPAC is the place to go. There is such a diverse range and the people are so knowledgeable - love it and advise anyone who wants a fantastic day out to visit!!

  60. 17 Kerry
    May 29th, 2008 at 5:07 pm

    Wow!!! I got a Lalique Toilet Brush holder there !!!! No seriously people, it is a lovely place to spend a day and you will have a fantastic time!!

  61. 16 Natalie
    May 29th, 2008 at 5:03 pm

    My grandma had one of those - wish I’d kept it!!!! This is a great place for finding strange and wonderful (people) things. Bring money!! I wanted everything (but then I am just too greedy for words). Good Luck Everyone!!!!!!!! Best place in Victoria!!!!!

  62. 15 Bruce Edwards
    May 29th, 2008 at 1:56 pm

    A vast range of antiques of all ages and conditions

  63. 14 Heather Daldry
    May 29th, 2008 at 10:45 am

    I visited the Tyabb packing house just 2 weeks ago with some friends from Geelong. We had a great day which they described as ‘really special’. They saw many items which they remembered from their childhood and others from their early married life. The range at the packing house is huge and the atmosphere is great.

  64. 13 Ann Maree Moylan
    May 28th, 2008 at 9:42 pm

    We have visited the Tyabb Packing House many times over the years. There is a large number of stalls with good quality antiques & collectables.

  65. 12 Andrew
    May 28th, 2008 at 8:48 pm

    When ever im looking for something unique, and unusual. I head to The Tyabb Packing House. Im sure to find “it” whatever it is.

  66. 11 Christine Deppeler
    May 28th, 2008 at 2:30 pm

    I have visited several times over the last year and love the old world feel, the displays, the atmosphere and the interesting items for sale. I love the old train to dine in and the other eating spots. All over, just the most fantastic spot to visit. Great to take interstate, overseas visitors to.

  67. 10 don burville
    May 28th, 2008 at 1:26 pm

    Where else can you go , that will not cost you anything? spend hours looking sometimes without buying , be greeted with a smile and a joke, a cup of coffee or real tasty meal, a railway station right there, no parking problems no parking meters and theres even more in the small township of Tyabb… For those of you who drive miles and miles just to find that special spot I suggest you go and have a look you will be very pleased you did

  68. 9 Maxine Milne
    May 28th, 2008 at 12:47 pm

    A visit to the Mornington Peninsula is not complete without going to the Tyabb Packing House. If you love art deco and retro, don’t miss Deco Heaven and its offshoot, Retro Heaven. The friendly, knowlegeable proprietors made our day.

  69. 8 russell&kate mccormack
    May 27th, 2008 at 3:11 pm

    fantastic - great variety and price range - furniture from the Geargian times to reproduction - the dealers are fantastic,very helpful and knowledgable. perfect for a weekend afternoon with good restaurant to boot..

  70. 7 Dave White
    May 27th, 2008 at 9:49 am

    Absolutely fantasitc !! Loved all the stalls particularly the J and C Maas stall… so much choice and in todays antique market all very reasonably priced… such professional and friendly service here… made my day complete…. highly recommended… do go and make sure you stop by J and C Maas’s stall… simply amazing !! On the day i was there there lovely daugher Natalie was there… what a shopping experience..so lovely and friendly and I envy her husband…AAA+++

  71. 6 Jacqui Barton
    May 25th, 2008 at 11:46 pm

    a great way to spend a Sunday. Browsing through the great variety of antiques, old wares and new decor items - with quite a few novelty pieces available - also fabulous jewellery. And books = this is a hard section to leave, but the smell of food and coffee will take you a few steps further on to dine and gather strength to return to your favourite areas and purchase that piece you just cant resist. See you there.

  72. 5 julia
    May 24th, 2008 at 9:08 am

    it is my favorite gate away from the city….be sure to always find some amazing vintage stuff and most of all i really appreciate a walk to THE CRAFT VILLAGE, a little hidden gem rear of the packing house, filled with lovely and welcoming artisans and antiques dealers…..

  73. 4 Sarah Jane Stewart
    May 23rd, 2008 at 5:57 pm

    A great place to visit.. so much to see! Just the perfect place to spend a sunday afternoon. xx

  74. 3 Debra
    May 22nd, 2008 at 9:29 pm

    Fantastic place to visit for beautiful antiques

  75. 2 stephen l hill
    May 22nd, 2008 at 5:32 pm

    in these days of recycling and tightening the belt , what could be more charming and green than going to a beautiful place to buy preloved things and learn their history via the dealers and afficionadoes that make up the tyabb packing house antiques and homewares group. with 3 antiques centres on the property and a variety of food from the gourmet to the humble available plus craft shops , a miniature railway for kids young and old ,ample parking and many other recreational things to do in the area . i think you will find that this must go on to a ‘must do ‘ list . see you there .

  76. 1 Annette Newman
    May 22nd, 2008 at 8:30 am

    Fantastic day out, a hugely diverse display of treasures, antiques & the unusual. A must do for the nostalgic day tripper!